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Title: tortoise switches
Post by: rick.geerts.3 on September 02, 2017, 08:34:03 PM
Recently baught 2 used toroise went to mount them and the throw rod is to short  anybody know wer I can get a replacement rod  or wire to make one
Title: Re: tortoise switches
Post by: jimmillho on September 02, 2017, 09:56:30 PM
you need a piece of "piano wire" that is 0.025 inches in diameter. You should be able to find that at your local Hobby Shop or at a good hardware store.

You can download the instructions from Circuitron's web site for instructions on bending the wire.

Jim
Title: Re: tortoise switches
Post by: tct855 on September 02, 2017, 11:06:01 PM
Rick,
          I use K&S wire (of the proper tension for that particular switch) on the F&SM rr switches.  Go here! http://www.ksmetals.com/  Hope this helps!  Thanx Thom...
Title: Re: tortoise switches
Post by: rick.geerts.3 on September 03, 2017, 10:09:04 AM
Thanks guys I'm going to our local h.s. next weekend all pick them up thanks again